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Which one is clntrol arms?

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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Default Which one is clntrol arms?

I'm retorque now..

But i'm kida confusing

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With torque wrench one is
Lower part.. But you can see some
Other arms above... Can i
Just retorque 125 fr? Or i don't need it?
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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You have 2 sets of control arms on the front axle - upper and lower. They go from the axle back to the frame. From your picture it looks like you are on the lower control arm axle bolt. Torque them all to 125 ft. pounds.

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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Firelyle
You have 2 sets of control arms on the front axle - upper and lower. The go from the axle back to the frame. From your picture it looks like you are on the lower control arm axle bolt. Torque them all to 125 ft. pounds.
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Yea? I just tried to torque 125ff.. And it go way to easily... So i
Just confusing... Why it goes
So much...
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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The clamping force keeps it tight.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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I think someone drank too much.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rinkishJK
I think someone drank too much.
Lol i'm came here about two years ago... My writing sucks...
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Firelyle
You have 2 sets of control arms on the front axle - upper and lower. They go from the axle back to the frame. From your picture it looks like you are on the lower control arm axle bolt. Torque them all to 125 ft. pounds.
Only 75 lbs on the uppers front and back!
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